Gear Order Guidelines
Rope
We normally buy 200m of 9mm and 200m of 10mm, although you may like to get some 11mm if stocks are running low. The preferred brand is Equirial available from Starless River. You'll also want some slings, the standard length are 120cm.
Metal work
- 3 types of hangers: Twists, Bends, Rings
Rings are always stainless, bends and twists can be either stainless or aluminium.
- Bolts: 8.8 rated M8x16 Hex Head Screw (some rings are thicker and require a longer bolt, you should check which you are getting
- Hiltis: Flush anchor HKD M8x30
- Drill bit: Hammer drill bit TE-CX 10/12
- 7mm, long maillons
- O rings: 2mm CS 6mm ID
- Circlips: 7mm are too small, 8mm is probably too big
Suppliers
For discounts, and sharing equipment purchases with CUCC see the instructions on the Expo Treasurer page.
- Starless River
- Caving supplies
- Bernies Cafe
- Inglesport
- Hitch n Hike
Other survey and electrical stuff
We don't have a regular order for this sort of thing yet, but think about adequate suppies of
- laser toner cartridges
- computer mice that work
- mains (230V) UK-EU converter plugs
- network and USB cables
- cooking stuff: gaz cylinders and utensils
Past years
You will need to consult what has been left at top camp and in underground camps the previous year. It is also very useful to see what was bought in previous years: how much and where from.